Transmission Noise in 2004 Corvette Coupe

[tslomka]

If someone could help me understand this, boy would that be great. What the heck is the lound clunk coming from the transmission in the 6-speed 2004 vette. If I turn the car on, put it in a gear and take it out again, let the clutch out, a loud bang or clunk comes from the transmission. What is that? The dealer says it is normal. Does this happen on all vettes with a 6-speed? How could a vehicle of this magnitude have a normal sound like that. I also get alot of transmission noise while driving let alone the rattle from underneath when in first gear and when turning the car off. This is a huge disappointment. If this is normal, GM should make you aware of this. My dealer sure did not.

Tom

[TEXAS-HOTROD]

If the warranty hasn't run out I would chew some butt and have it fixed. Sounds like major probs to me.
I am no C-5 expert, but it sounds like the guts are shot. The last time I heard noises like that was when a trans was out of oil. A rattly shut down could be loose clutch dampeners or too much back lash between the input gear and the cluster gear.
I have heard of dealers putting off major complaints in hopes of delaying repairs until warranty expires. You can always go over peoples heads to the next higher-ups. Or chew some butt on the dealer owner. If all else fails, find another dealer that might be willing to work w/you.

Hope it works out.
---TEX---

[bmfzo6]

sorry normal trans noise on those 6 spds